Jacob Hurtubise
| Jacob Hurtubise | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Hurtubise with the Dayton Dragons in 2021 | |
| Cincinnati Reds – No. 26 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: December 11, 1997 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 13, 2024, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics (through May 13, 2024) | |
| Batting average | — |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 0 |
| Teams | |
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Jacob Gilles Hurtubise (born December 11, 1997) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
Career[edit]
Hurtubise attended Zionsville Community High School in Zionsville, Indiana, and the United States Military Academy, where he played college baseball for the Army Black Knights.[1][2] Despite playing only three full seasons at Army due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he set Patriot League career records in stolen bases and walks. He was twice named to the All-Patriot League First Team and in 2019 was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year.[3] He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 39th round of the 2019 MLB draft, but did not sign. He signed with the Cincinnati Reds as an undrafted free agent in 2020.[4][5] He, along with Cole Christiansen, Elijah Riley, Connor Slomka and Zac McGraw, was among the first athletes to be granted a delay in his military service to pursue a professional sports career under a new policy.[3]
On November 14, 2023, the Reds added Hurtubise to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[6] He was optioned to the Triple–A Louisville Bats to begin the 2024 season.[7] On May 13, 2024, Hurtubise was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] He made his debut that night as an eighth-inning pinch runner for Mike Ford against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Arizona. He became the second USMA graduate to play in MLB.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Lookouts outfielder Jacob Hurtubise is West Point grad with MLB dream | Chattanooga Times Free Press". May 3, 2023.
- ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-jacob-hurtubise-knocking-on-door-of-majors
- ^ a b c Clark, Dave (May 14, 2024). "Who is Jacob Hurtubise? Newest Cincinnati Red is 2nd West Point graduate to play in MLB". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Jacob Hurtubise pauses military service to chase baseball dream with Cincinnati Reds".
- ^ "Army grad Hurtubise embracing unique path". MLB.com.
- ^ "Former Dragons Rece Hinds, Jacob Hurtubise, & Christian Roa Added to Reds 40-Man Roster".
- ^ "Reds roster cuts: Option five players to Triple-A". redsminorleagues.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Reds Place TJ Friedl On Injured List With Thumb Fracture". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Arizona Complex League Reds players
- Army Black Knights baseball players
- Baseball players from Indianapolis
- Chattanooga Lookouts players
- Cincinnati Reds players
- Dayton Dragons players
- Harwich Mariners players
- Louisville Bats players
- Major League Baseball outfielders
- Orleans Firebirds players
- Surprise Saguaros players